A New Boot Program just for Welch Racers!

Last spring, we ordered sample sizes of and Nordica boots. These boots range from 2-3 buckle kids boots up to HEAD Raptor 115 full race boots.

Why have we decided to do this? Because the right boot and most importantly the right ski boot that fits, is the most important piece of ski equipment. The movements that we coach the hill will have an instant reaction on the ski with a boot that fits well. As a result, this will make it easier to keep a ski racer in balance, gain higher edge angles, turn higher above the gate etc.

For this season, we decided to start with just two brands: HEAD and Nordica, in order to keep it simple. These two brands cover most foot types the company reps are eager to help our boot program get off the ground. At the D-team picnic, we will have all of the boot choices present for your son/daughter to try on and we will have sizing staff available to help you. We will also have representative from HEAD and Nordica here to tell you more about their products.

You will have two choices with our ski boot program: 1. You can BUY the boots as you would at a ski shop directly from Welch Village. You will be required to pay half of the cost upfront, we will order your boots, and the remainder of the fee will be due when you receive the boots. We should receive the boots by Thanksgiving. If you would like, you can pay the entire cost right away. A price sheet will be available on the D-team website at welchvillage.com. The prices will be consistent with what local ski shops offer for their “Racer Price”. We are trying to give you the best price we possibly can. 2. You can LEASE the boots for the season. Again, you will need to pay for half of the lease price upfront. Once you pay the lease fee, you take and use the boots for the season and then return them at the end of the season.

On the price sheet (available soon), every pair of ski boots will have a “Buy Price” and a “Lease Price”. A link to this sheet as well as the price sheet will be posted on the D-team webpage soon.

Race Ski Lease and Purchase Program

We are also working with Nordica and HEAD to offer a limited program for junior race . You will have the same 2 choices with most skis as well, buy or lease. We are going to offer a limited supply of lease equipment for all Welch Village customers this year already so we will simply to add junior race skis to the program. Again, the “Buy Price” would be the same Racer Price you would see in most ski shops.

How will this all work?

There are two dates set aside to size D-team kids up for their boots and to take a at limited skis will offer. The first option is the best option and that’s the day of the picnic. We will open the ski shop for all boot sizing and ordering at 10am on Saturday, Sept. 27. The shop will stay open for the duration of the picnic. We will also be open for sizing and ordering the following Tuesday evening, Sept. 30th from 4-8pm. We have to place orders for all purchased and leased equipment no later than Oct. 1st.